Now a days to avoid a car dealership is probably a wise thing.  They do know that you can actually buy a car online now.  This makes them very nervous.  Either a new car or a used car can be found easily online.  To buy a car online, usually will need a credit card or paypal account to pay for the transaction.  If you go to eBay, this will be your best bet to find a used car.  There are online dealerships that sell new cars as well.  These are good because you can also get discounts without the high pressure salesman that you will get at your local car dealership.